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Portland Design Commission still says yes
The panel on Thursday backed a slightly revised plan for a 23-story mixed-use building in the Pearl District after a rare remand by the City Council.
Nonprofit found to make use of former Multnomah County jail
Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers has signed a five-year lease agreement for the former Wapato Jail building.
Same old story, but another industry
Like many construction companies, some architecture firms are struggling to fill positions 鈥� particularly at the midcareer level.
More design work on tap for riverwalk project
The start of a long-planned project to create public access to Willamette Falls has been delayed as stakeholders go back to the drawing board.
Contentious project on verge of approval
Plans call for construction in the Pearl District of a 250-foot-tall building with 160 hotel rooms and 113 residential units.
Proposed Pearl District hotel faces neighborhood backlash
Some neighbors are opposing a 23-story Hyatt Place hotel and apartment building planned for a quarter-block site in the Pearl District.
Prospects developing beyond the metro area
Developers and brokers are recognizing potential for multifamily projects amid a tight rental market in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Potential skyline change discomforts neighborhood
With the Central City 2035 project increasing height limits, a developer is proposing a 23-story building in the Pearl District.
Mixed-use tower proposed for Pearl District
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday provided advice for the team planning a 23-story hotel/apartment building on a quarter-block.
Contractor sought to tackle project in Camas, Washington
The city of Camas, Washington, is seeking a contractor interested in removing its outdoor public pool at Crown Park.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
